Kindergarten Teacher, St. Patrick Tacoma

Saint Patrick Catholic School (SPCS) is a PreK-8 Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to working with a talented and motivated student population and faculty. SPCS fosters amongst its administrators faculty members staff and students a commitment to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the schools family and the broader community.

Kindergarten Teacher:
The Kindergarten Teacher at Saint Patrick Catholic School provides foundational instruction in core academic subjects and faith formation to students in Kindergarten. Grounded in the Catholic tradition this teacher fosters a faith-filled nurturing and academically engaging classroom environment. The teacher supports students spiritual intellectual social and emotional development in alignment with school-wide goals and the Washington State and Archdiocese of Seattle standards.

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Qualifications/Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in education or a related field Masters preferred.
• Washington State teaching certification (required).
• Practicing Catholic (required).
• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication organizational and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Relationships
Reporting

• Reports to the Principal and Vice Principal.

Working

• Works with grade-level partner Division Chair Diverse Learning Strategist students parents faculty & staff and the SPCS community.

Start Date: August 26 2026

Salary Range: $60452 - $104163

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.
Full-time position with benefits (see below).
Those with direct Catholic education experience will be prioritized.

Benefits:
A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options dental vision life accidental death and disability long-term disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA generous sick leave paid vacation and holidays and SPCS employee tuition assistance.

Inquiries/Submittal:
Please send a cover letter & resume to Kate Chambers Principal at . Please also fill out the job application at the Archdiocese of Seattle job posting page.